by Chris Thomsen | Carrier Bag Tax, News
A new Plastic Packaging Tax will take effect from 1 April 2022 and will encourage the use of recycled plastic within plastic packaging. The tax will apply to plastic packaging manufactured in, or imported into, the UK where the plastic used in its manufacture is less...
by Chris Thomsen | Carrier Bag Tax
In England the general headline is that the charge to consumers is going up from 5p to 10p and will now include smaller businesses also; previously exempt. However smaller businesses with less than 250 employees do not need to keep any records. For full details for...
by Chris Thomsen | Carrier Bag Tax
(Defra) Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs have reminded larger retailers in England of their requirement to charge 5p for single use carrier bags to their customers. This charge will be required from October 5th 2015 and if the retailers affected by...
by Chris Thomsen | Carrier Bag Tax
This is the latest information we have received from the House of Commons regarding the plastic bag tax in England. It is important to stress this is as it stands now and it could change in the future. Plastic Bag Charge This information is provided to Members of...
by Chris Thomsen | Carrier Bag Tax
We aim to reassure our customers that you will be unaffected by the charge proposed from October 2015, by giving as much information as possible and updating any changes. Also to enable our customers to better plan their packaging. If you are in Scotland, Wales, N...
by Chris Thomsen | Carrier Bag Tax
It’s an initiative that has already been rolled out across some stores, but from the 8th April 2013, in Northern Ireland, most carrier bags will come with a five pence (5p) levy. In this guide, we will explore more about the most common questions that are being...
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